Ellis had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Lincoln Leopards and fell 62-14. The Railroaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Leopards apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Although Ellis took the loss, they still got scores from Trent Schartz and Baylor Born.
Lincoln's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jeremiah Miller, who rushed for 132 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries, and also threw for 279 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 14.0 yards per attempt. Miller also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles. Lincoln's leading receiver Xavier Miller was Jeremiah's top target yet again, picking up 138 receiving yards and two scores, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ellis will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Hill City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lincoln, they will square off against Pike Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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